Re: David Fifita : Tue Jun 28, 2016 11:17 pm  

BOJ04 wrote:

going back to the NRL next year - Newcastle, if not sooner- as expected

Do we have a confirmation or a credible source?

Re: David Fifita : Wed Jun 29, 2016 2:45 am  

there's a tiny piece on the fox sport website on transfer gossip...

it says Newcastle are making a list of potential targets and D Fifita is likely to be on the list... then goes on to speculate on how family wanting him home might sway his decision.

to be fair this source is less reliable than Nosey Parker on a bad day!

however unlike the OP; I do think he is NRL standard and is well liked... so it might turn out that way....

I was stunned the Sharks allowed him to go, indeed they are seeking a replacement before the signing deadline in a few days.



PS if he is part of a Trinity 2016 Wembley cup winning team he goes with my grateful thanks for helping to create history.

Re: David Fifita : Wed Jun 29, 2016 4:55 am  

BOJ04 wrote:

going back to the NRL next year - Newcastle, if not sooner- as expected

'As expected'..... didn't you say this about him when he joined

UNFIT AND WONT ADD ANYTHING - would be lucky to make our best 17

Anyway if he plays like he did last game till the end of the season, I'd be gutted for him not to stay, he's got that X-factor. Like Spookdownunder says it's only a bit of gossip atm so who knows what will happen.

Re: David Fifita : Wed Jun 29, 2016 7:28 am  

Yes, I have just seen it too.

Would be a shame if it happens.

Also, with Scruton going at end of the season, and if the rumours about Anderson are true, then we are back to square one with the front row.

Should we looking at replacing these with English players, as there are a few props off contract at the end of the year. and then look to bring in extra half back from Down Under.

Could be worth looking for 2, one older one, and one younger half for them to learn off. Joe Keyes would have been a good choice for the younger player, but that has now been scuppered

Re: David Fifita : Wed Jun 29, 2016 7:45 am  

He seems to be enjoying it over here and his older brother is over here it is all speculation ATM. If he goes then fair dos but hes our player at the minute and theres still plenty of games left.

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Re: David Fifita : Wed Jun 29, 2016 10:48 am  

To be honest, it's not totally bad news for us that Newcastle want him. It shows other top teams think we have a good one.
If it turns out we only have a good one to the end of the season then so be it. Still a bonus for us.

Re: David Fifita : Wed Jun 29, 2016 11:55 am  

Worse case scenario - he has a blast with us, goes home at the end of the season, and tells the players he associates with that Wakey is a decent little club that will treat you right; that does no harm in terms of our future ability to recruit from the NRL.

Best case - he has a blast with us, and decides to stay for another season.

Re: David Fifita : Wed Jun 29, 2016 12:00 pm  

bren2k wrote:

Worse case scenario - he has a blast with us, goes home at the end of the season, and tells the players he associates with that Wakey is a decent little club that will treat you right; that does no harm in terms of our future ability to recruit from the NRL.

Best case - he has a blast with us, and decides to stay for another season.

Correct, there is nothing going on here. It's a bit like the Aussies used to do when we played in the winter and it used to work rather well for some clubs.

Fifita is not our property. Whether he stays next year it will all be down to cold hard cash.

Some people love to make a drama.

Re: David Fifita : Wed Jun 29, 2016 12:22 pm  

BOJ04 wrote:

UNFIT AND WONT ADD ANYTHING - would be lucky to make our best 17

Seems like Newcastle have taken your scouting report seriously. A great shout.. no really!

Re: David Fifita : Wed Jun 29, 2016 3:28 pm  

The option to extend his deal beyond the end of this season - is that up the club alone or does the player have a say in it?

I only ask as you wonder if we could extend the deal and request a fee from Newcastle if the rumours are true.